Florence: San Gimignano & Siena Tasting Experience

4.5 (17 reviews) Florence, Italy
Duration9h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 45 travelers

Overview

BusVia Firenze invites you to explore the true essence of Tuscany, blending art, history, and the pleasures of wine and food.

We will accompany you to San Gimignano, often referred to as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" due to its numerous towers punctuating the skyline. Here, you can savor the finest Tuscan wines paired with light lunch.

The journey continues through the Tuscan countryside to Siena, where your experience begins with a visit to this charming town, renowned as the capital of Gothic art.
In Siena, with a skip-the-line ticket you will enter in the splendid Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, with an audio guide on your phone. The Duomo's facade is pure magnificence, but inside it houses masterpieces by Michelangelo, Donatello, Pinturicchio (possibly with a young Raphael), Nicola Pisano, and more.

What's included

  • Wine Tasting in a with light lunch in San Gimignano
  • WiFi on board
  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to Siena Cathedral + Audioguide
  • Tour Leader - Professional multilingual Tour Leader accompanying you throughout the day.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Audiguide + GPS

What to expect

  1. San Gimignano
    2h
    San Gimignano, with its unmistakable medieval "skyscrapers," awaits your exploration. Often referred to as a medieval Manhattan, this hilltop town boasts fourteen towers.
  2. Historic Centre of San Gimignano
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Wine tasting of three Tuscan wines with a light lunch in San Gimignano
  3. Siena
    2h
    The journey continues to Siena, known as the capital of Gothic art. We'll stroll along the Basilica of San Domenico and explore the charming narrow streets. You'll have free time to discover the city's 17 historic districts, known as "Contrade," each with its own identity and traditions. Siena's unique cityscape features three hills connected by major streets, converging at the Piazza del Campo.
  4. Piazza del Campo
    10m
    Piazza del Campo (or more simply the Campo) is the main square of the city of Siena. Unique for its particular and very original shell shape, it is renowned throughout the world for its beauty and architectural integrity, as well as for being the place where the Palio di Siena takes place twice a year!
  5. Duomo di Siena
    30m · Admission ticket included
    Siena Cathedral ranks among Italy's finest examples of Romanesque and Gothic architecture. Legend has it that this grand Cathedral replaced an earlier 9th-century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Explore at your own pace and uncover step-by-step the masterpieces of Michelangelo, Donatello, Pinturicchio, and a young Raphael.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Piazzale Montelungo is located in the heart of Florence, a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station.
Keep an eye out for our team members carrying a SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA BUSVIA FIRENZE CLIPBOARD!

End point

PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Piazzale Montelungo is located in the heart of Florence, a 5-10 minute walk from Santa Maria Novella Station.
Keep an eye out for our team members carrying a SAN GIMIGNANO AND SIENA BUSVIA FIRENZE CLIPBOARD!

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Sconsigliato ai viaggiatori con difficoltà motorie
  • Due to uneven surfaces and long distances, we cannot accept anyone with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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